RHYDDID WATKINS,  Of COUNSEL
Professional Summary

Mr. Watkins is an experienced trial attorney who works with clients on a range of construction, business litigation, biotechnology, and agribusiness matters. He has tried dozens of cases to verdict in federal, state, and administrative courts across the country, including a number of multi-week jury trials. Mr. Watkins works with his clients at every phase of disputes, from litigation avoidance through appeal. He also dedicates substantial time to serving the Denver community with his pro bono work. Prior to joining Martin Hild, P.A., Mr. Watkins was a partner at an Am Law 100 firm in Denver where he focused on complex litigation and class actions.

Admitted
  • 2009, Minnesota
  • 2015, Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Education
  • Law School:  George Washington School of Law, J.D., 2009 
  • College:  University of Hawaii at Hilo, B.A. 2004 

Recognitions
  • Super Lawyers  — Rising Star, 2018-2019
  • Ramsey County Bar Association — Excellence in Diversity Award, 2016
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Presentations
  • E-Discovery — Colorado CLE, 2015
  • Written Discovery Strategies and Best Practices — Minnesota CLE, 2013
  • Conducting Effective and Efficient Written Discovery — Minnesota CLE, 2011

Professional Associations
  • The Minnesota Bar Association

Representative Matters
  • First chaired a five-day jury trial; a complete verdict for client on all claims and over a $1 million judgment for client
  • Member of trial team that secured a complete defense verdict on allegations of a defective artificial hip after a three-week jury trial
  • Member of trial team that secured a complete defense verdict on the first case to go to trial on national litigation involving a metal-on-metal articulating surface
  • Obtained a substantial verdict on a construction defect case after a bench trial
  • Successfully arbitrated construction dispute claims